Floss Calculator by Symbol

Use this calculator to determine the total floss length for each symbol.

Fabric thread count:

Stitching over 1 or 2:

Scarlet Quince Pattern:

Units:

inches

cm

Hints:

The fabric thread count is the number of threads in a linear inch of fabric. Even in metric countries,
fabric thread counts are per inch (that’s 2.54 cm). If your fabric is labelled "16-count", for example, just enter 16 as the
fabric thread count.

Stitching over 1 or 2: on aida or other coarse weaves you will normally stitch "over one" - each stitch crosses one thread. On linen and finer weaves you will normally stitch "over two".

I have been fighting the orphans in my fractal and had no clue how to get them in without their looking totally amateur and messy. This pinhead stitch is an incredible tip. I'm going to read it and memorize it and use it today.